Bacterial STDs, Sexually Transmitted Disease
Can you go to urgent care for STD?
Yes, it is less expencive than going to a regular doctor.
Is STD testing free at the health department?
You can probably get STD testing for free or at a reduced price if you have health insurance.
How many STDs are caused by a parasite?
2
How many STDs are caused by a virus?
3
How many bacterial STDs are known to exist?
4
According to the CDC, there are approximately how many cases of Gonorrhea in the US each year?
700,000
What is the more common viral STD?
HPV
What are the most common Sexually Transmitted Disease?
The most common sexually transmitted infections in the United States are HPV, Chlomydia and Gonorrhea.
Can STDs be cured?
STDs caused by bacteria can be treated and often cured with antibiotics
What does the acronym STD stand for?
Sexually Transmitted Disease
If left untreated, which bacterial STD can develop to its final stages and affect other organs such as the eyes, brain, joints, bones, liver, and heart and can cause difficulty coordinating muscle movement, paralysis, gradual blindness, and dementia
Syphilis
What are the top 3 STDs in the U.S.?
The 3 most common are, Syphilis, Crabs/Pubic Lice and HIV/AIDS.
Chlamydia, like Gonorrhea, most commonly affects which of the organs?
The cervix of the woman and the penile urethra of the male
What is the most contagious STD?
The contagious STD is Gonorrhea, otherwise known as "the clap" is a common bacterial STD.
What are the different types of STDs and their symptoms?
The most common types of STDs in the UK include Chlamydia, Genital Warts, Genital Herpes, Gonorrhoea, (among the treatable ones).
Some people may never experience the symptoms of an STD, yet can still carry the disease. True or false?
True
What are the first signs of an STD?
Vaginal itiching, Burning Urination, Painful Urination, and Pain during intercourse.
What is the term STDs were formerly known by?
Venereal diseases
How long does it take for a STDto show up?
When symptoms do appear they may show up as early as two days after exposure, or take as long as one month.
What is the most common bacterial STD?
Chlamydia
How do you know if you have an STD?
Clear, White, Greenish or yellowish vaginal discharge, swelling, redness, and irritation around the penis and vagina.
If left untreated, gonorrhea can cause which two ailments?
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease(PID) and Infertility
What antibiotices treat STDs?
Antiviral drugs.
Is syphillis a bacterial or viral STD?
Bacterial
What are the three types of STD?
Bacterial, Viral, Parasitic
Does a pap smear test for STD?
During the Pap Smear, your doctor may choose to collest samples of fluid around the cervix to test fir Gonorrihea or Chlamydia.
What STD can be detected by blood test?
For other STDs like herpes,hepatitis, HIV, and syphilis, a small blood sample is all the STD testing center requires.
How long does it take to get STD results from doctors?
It usually takes 2 to 3 days to get the results.
How much is a STD test?
Most pay $50-100 far initial testing if insurance accepted. No insurance id manimum price is around $250.
What STDs are not curable?
Out of 8 infections, 4 are currently curable: syphilis, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis.
What symptoms do Gonorrhea and Chlamydia have in common?
Pain during sex and discharge from the penis or vagina
What is the most painful STD?
The most painful STD is Human Papillomavirus, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and Herpex Simplex Virus.
What areas can Syphilis affect after exposure occurs?
The penis, mouth, vagina, and rectum
What are at least 3 symptoms of common STDs?
Thick, cloudy or bloody discharge from the penis or vagina. Pain or burning sensation when urinating. Anal itching.
How do they check for STDs in females?
Through a blood sample ( either a blood draw or a finger prick), swab of the inside of the mouth, and a swab from the cervix.
How do they check for STDs in males?
Through a urine test or through a swab inside the penis.
How does Syphilis spread?
Through contact with a Syphilis sore by means of sexual contact, or can be congenital, meaning it is passed from mother to child through birth
What are the two types of parasitic STD?
Trichomoniasis and Crabs/Pubic Lice